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Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to defend key law before US Senate panel

Facebook Inc's Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter Inc's Jack Dorsey and Google's Sundar Pichai will be asked about how they monitor and moderate political content online.
I have long said that Big Tech poses the single greatest threat to our First Amendment rights and the future of democracy.

Published 28 Oct, 2020 06:41pm

Pakistan

Twitter verifies 45 govt of Pakistan, representatives accounts

The General Manager of DMW, Imran Ghazali termed it small but important step as part of the overall strategy to strengthen the digital presence of government of Pakistan.

Updated 27 Oct, 2020 08:47pm

Pakistan

PTA asks Twitter to take action against accounts spreading false information

PTA says that a number of accounts involved in spreading fake news are Twitter verified and are operating with immunity

Updated 22 Oct, 2020 06:01pm

Markets

Twitter down for many users due to change in internal systems

The company said status.twitterstat.us that the site should be working for everyone within the next few hours and that it did not have any evidence of a security breach or a hack.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 10:28am

Technology

Twitter imposes restrictions, more warning labels ahead of U.S. election

Twitter said in a blog post that, from next week, users will get a prompt pointing them to credible information before they can retweet content that has been labeled as misleading.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 10:40am

Technology

Facebook, Twitter dismantle global array of disinformation networks

In separate statements, the two companies said they had identified and suspended more than 3,500 accounts between them.
After coming under heavy fire for failing to stop alleged Russian efforts to sway the 2016 US election.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 12:30am

Markets

Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs will testify before U.S. Senate committee

Facebook and Twitter confirmed on Friday that their CEOs, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey, respectively, will appear, while a source said that Google’s Sundar Pichai will appear.

Published 03 Oct, 2020 10:08am

Technology

Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

The digital ministry filed legal complaints with cybercrime police after the two social media companies missed 15-day deadlines to comply fully with court-issued takedown orders from Aug. 27, the digital minister, Puttipong Punnakanta, said.

Updated 24 Sep, 2020 01:45pm

Technology

Advertisers agree deal with social media on steps to curb harmful content

The platforms agreed to have some practices reviewed by external auditors, and to give advertisers more control of what content is displayed alongside their ads.
This is a significant milestone in the journey to rebuild trust online," said Luis Di Como, executive vice president of global media at Unilever , one of the world's biggest advertisers.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 01:28am

World

Twitter may remove unverified election result claims

The social media firm said that under a new policy in effect from next week, "we will label or remove false or misleading information intended to undermine public confidence in an election or other civic process."

Published 10 Sep, 2020 11:34pm

Technology

Facebook, Google, Twitter urged by EU to do more against fake news

Fake news related to COVID-19 has accelerated calls for social media to be more proactive in combating the issue.

Published 10 Sep, 2020 10:24am

Markets

Account of India PM Modi's personal website hacked confirms Twitter

Twitter said it was aware of the activity with Modi’s website account and has taken steps to secure it.

Updated 03 Sep, 2020 10:47am

Technology

Twitter now gives more information, when DM from unknown person

Twitter has informed users about the addition of a new Direct Message (DM) feature to the site from its 'Twitter Support' account.

Published 24 Aug, 2020 01:24pm

Technology

Facebook, Twitter pull Trump posts over coronavirus misinformation

The post contained a video clip, from an interview with Fox & Friends earlier in the day, in which Trump claimed that children are “almost immune” to COVID-19.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 10:04am

Technology

FTC probes Twitter over ad targeting practices

In a regulatory filing, Twitter said it received a draft FTC complaint alleging violations between 2013 and 2019.

Published 04 Aug, 2020 10:39am

World

Twitter removes virus 'misinformation' video posted by Trump

The doctors also backed the use of hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that has not been proved effective against COVID-19.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:58pm

Technology

More than 1,000 people at Twitter had ability to aid hack of accounts

Twitter Inc and the FBI are investigating the breach that allowed hackers to repeatedly tweet from verified accounts of the likes of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Published 24 Jul, 2020 11:56am

Technology

Twitter says hackers saw messages from 36 accounts, including Netherlands official

In tweets from its support account and an updated blog post, Twitter said it had no indication that the private messages of any other elected officials were obtained.

Published 23 Jul, 2020 10:38am

Technology

Twitter will suspend accounts tweeting about conspiracy theory group QAnon

The suspensions will be applied to accounts “engaged in violations of our multi-account policy, coordinating abuse around individual victims, or are attempting to evade a previous suspension — something we’ve seen more of in recent weeks,” Twitter said.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 11:11am

Markets

Twitter says attackers downloaded data from up to eight non-verified accounts

The company said the unidentified attackers targeted 130 accounts, and were able to reset passwords to take control of 45 of them and tweet from those accounts.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 03:18pm

Markets

Before hack tore through Twitter, online forum offered accounts for sale

For $250 in digital currency, the seller promised they’d reveal the email linked to a Twitter account. And for $2,500, the buyer would get the account itself - satisfaction guaranteed.

Published 17 Jul, 2020 10:13am

Markets

Twitter hacking spree alarms experts concerned about the platform's security

Twitter said late Wednesday hackers obtained control of employee credentials to hijack accounts including those of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, former president Barack Obama, reality television star Kim Kardashian, and tech billionaire and Tesla founder Elon Musk.

Published 16 Jul, 2020 10:34am

Markets

Many verified Twitter accounts able to post again after hacking

Twitter had limited some users’ ability to tweet, reset passwords and use other unspecified “account functions” after many of the platform’s top accounts were hacked and used to solicit digital currency.

Published 16 Jul, 2020 10:26am

Markets

Massive Twitter hack takes over high profile accounts to run Bitcoin scam

The cause of the breach was not immediately clear, but the scale and the scope of the problem suggested that it was not limited to a single account or service.

Updated 16 Jul, 2020 08:09am

Technology

TikTok quits Hong Kong as US giants suspend processing data requests

Major US internet companies including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Twitter and Zoom have all announced they have suspended the processing of requests for user data.
The US companies' social media platforms are generally banned in China, where access is blocked by Beijing's "great firewall".

Published 07 Jul, 2020 05:42pm

World

US House panel hears from Facebook, Google, Twitter on election security

Leaders from Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc told the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee that they had not seen evidence of coordinated foreign interference in conversations.
"If every single American household is full of toxic, explosive ga

Published 18 Jun, 2020 10:41pm

Technology

Twitter tests new voice tweeting feature

The feature will be available to a limited number of users on Apple's iOS platform for now and be rolled out for more iOS users in the coming weeks.
Twitter said users will be able to create a voice tweet using a new "wavelengths" icon on the Tweet co

Published 18 Jun, 2020 12:06am

World

US House panel to hold election-security hearing with Facebook, Google, Twitter

The remote hearing will discuss the technology industry's actions since the 2016 US elections, state-sponsored disinformation efforts.
The hearing will also look at misinformation campaigns amid the novel coronavirus outbreak and recent protests over

Published 16 Jun, 2020 11:44pm

Technology

Twitter suspends Chinese operation pushing pro-Beijing coronavirus messages

The social media company suspended a core network of 23,750 highly active accounts, as well as a larger network of about 150,000 "amplifier" accounts.
Twitter, along with researchers who analyzed the accounts, said the network had not gained much trac

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:37am

Technology

Twitter disables Trump video tribute to Floyd over copyright complaint

The clip, which is a collation of photos and videos of protest marches and instances of violence in the aftermath of Floyd’s death, has Trump speaking in the background.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 10:53am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 28	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 28 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 28 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 28 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 28 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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